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# Food

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#### *Foods are the most essential thing that humans need and <mark style="color:yellow;">can relieve Stress</mark>. Foods can be bought at the* [*Fruit stand*](/product-docs/map-and-zones/safe-zones/artemis-shelter/shops.md#fruit-stand) *or you can hunt your own food.*

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### Animals

Animals are the best source of food in the game. So when you need to hunt one, you'll need;

* Any [weapon](/product-docs/map-and-zones/safe-zones/artemis-shelter/merchants.md#survival-kit-seller-justine) of your choice *(For Killing)*
* [Knife](/product-docs/map-and-zones/safe-zones/artemis-shelter/merchants.md#survival-kit-seller-justine) *(For Butchering)*

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{% hint style="info" %}
Animals appear more at daylight than night time.
{% endhint %}

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### Hunting

Make sure you are holding a knife when searching an animal.

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